Car Rental & Driving

1. Saya ingin menyewa kereta selama [X] hari.

   I'd like to rent a car for [X] days.

   Usage

   Basic car rental request

   Grammar Note

   "men-" prefix marks active voice

2. Apa yang termasuk dalam harga sewa?

   What's included in the rental price?

   Usage

   Check what's included in rental

   Grammar Note

   "ter-" = passive/incidental prefix

3. Ada GPS / transmisi automatik?

   Does it have GPS / automatic transmission?

   Usage

   Check for GPS and auto transmission

   Grammar Note

   "automatik" = "automatic"

4. Apa pilihan insurans yang ada?

   What are the insurance options?

   Usage

   Ask about insurance options

   Grammar Note

   "yang ada" = "that exist/available"

5. Perlukah saya pulangkan dengan tangki penuh?

   Should I return it with a full tank?

   Usage

   Check fuel return policy

   Grammar Note

   "perlukah" = "is it necessary to"

6. Ada had perbatuan?

   Is there a mileage limit?

   Usage

   Ask about mileage limit

   Grammar Note

   "had" = "limit/boundary"

7. Saya ingin melaporkan calar / kerosakan.

   I'd like to report a scratch / damage.

   Usage

   Report vehicle damage or scratch

   Grammar Note

   "me-…-kan" forms transitive active verb

8. Di mana stesen minyak yang paling dekat?

   Where is the nearest gas station?

   Usage

   Find the nearest gas station

   Grammar Note

   "paling" = "most" superlative adverb

9. Boleh saya bawa kereta ini merentas sempadan?

   Can I take this car across the border?

   Usage

   Ask about cross-border travel

   Grammar Note

   "merentas sempadan" = "cross the border"

10. Saya diberhentikan oleh polis trafik — apa yang harus saya lakukan?

    I've been stopped by traffic police — what should I do?

    Usage

    Ask for advice when stopped by police

    Grammar Note

    "di-" passive; "diberhentikan" = "was stopped"

11. Ada jalan tol di laluan ini?

    Are there toll roads on this route?

    Usage

    Check for toll roads on route

    Grammar Note

    Malaysia has an extensive highway network

12. Apakah peraturan parkir di sini?

    What are the parking rules here?

    Usage

    Ask about parking regulations

    Grammar Note

    "peraturan" = "rules/regulations"

13. Kereta tidak dapat dihidupkan.

    The car won't start.

    Usage

    Report car won't start

    Grammar Note

    "tidak dapat di-" = "cannot be (verb)-ed"

14. Saya ingin memulangkan kereta lebih awal.

    I'd like to return the car early.

    Usage

    Request early vehicle return

    Grammar Note

    "lebih awal" = "earlier"

15. Ada tempat duduk kanak-kanak?

    Do you have a child seat available?

    Usage

    Ask about child seat availability

    Grammar Note

    Reduplication "kanak-kanak" = "children"

16. Jenis bahan api apa yang digunakan?

    What type of fuel does it use?

    Usage

    Ask about fuel type

    Grammar Note

    "digunakan" = passive "used"

17. Ada kereta elektrik / hibrid?

    Do you have an electric / hybrid car?

    Usage

    Ask for electric or hybrid car

    Grammar Note

    Loanwords used directly in Malay

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